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Town of Norfolk (MA)

Massachusetts Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

10TH EDITION OF THE MA STATE BUILDING CODE 780

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE W/780 CMR

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
No
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes
No EE required
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
129
Snow Load
40
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Meter Adapter
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Cover Page Notes

All Jobs [Snow guards are required over egress doors to protect from snow slide.]

Site

Show on plan egress doors and snow- guards on panels to protect those areas

Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Yes
Ground Mount Notes

Ground screws allowed. Min freeze/thaw depth: 48 in No grade requirements Septic documentation is gathered from the Board of Health. Show entire property line plans with distance labeled from wetlands (must be minimum 100ft from wetlands), distance from adjacent properties, distance from the house/other structures on the site, and distance from the street.

Setback Front Yard
40
Setback Back Yard
25
Setback Side Yard
25
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the Town of Norfolk (MA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.